Byron Bay Bluesfest

Australia’s most iconic festival will take place over the Easter Long weekend from Thursday, 17 April, through Sunday, 20 April, thus becoming a four-day festival.Bluesfest is held on the beautiful grounds of the Byron Events Farm, Tyagarah, NSW, Australia.  From humble beginnings in 1990 with...

Australia’s most iconic festival will take place over the Easter Long weekend from Thursday, 17 April, through Sunday, 20 April, thus becoming a four-day festival.

Bluesfest is held on the beautiful grounds of the Byron Events Farm, Tyagarah, NSW, Australia.  

From humble beginnings in 1990 with crowds of 6000 people, Bluesfest now regularly attracts an audience of 100,000. 

Esteemed artists to play Bluesfest include Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan, BB King, Bonnie Raitt, John Fogerty, Mary J Blige, Santana, Kendrick Lamar, Tom Jones and many more.  It’s also the most awarded festival, being nominated up to nine times as Best International Festival by Pollstar, the music industry publication. Pollstar also listed Bluesfest as one of the TOP 10 Festivals of the Decade. 

Bluesfest 2025 promises to be another amazing festival. With extensive site upgrades at Byron Events Farm, the experience is only getting better and better.

Bluesfest is well-situated and surrounded by the charming village of Mullumbimby and the beach towns of Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads. So come along; you can expect the best festival vibes ever!